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• iPhone virus adds botnet powers

  In a similar fashion to the relatively benign ikee virus that was recently released, another iPhone virus is targeting jailbroken Australian devices and builds botnet functionality into it, according to computer security firm, Sophos.

• AVG hesitates on Apple OS X antivirus release

  AVG still has no plans to release a security product for Apple's OS X, despite first touting the idea more than a year ago.

• Cybercriminals get stuck into honeypots

  Cybercriminals are increasingly fighting each other, as well as antivirus vendors, in pursuit of illegal gain, Kaspersky Lab has warned.

• Cyberattacks outstripping defences

  Cyberattacks today have become so complex that there may be no real way to completely protect against them, internet security researchers have warned.

• F-Secure: Commwarrior claims first big victim

  The first serious outbreak of a mobile-phone virus in a company has been detected, according to security specialist F-Secure.

Features and Case Studies (210)

• Sober.d prevention and cure

  What appears to be yet another Microsoft security patch for the MyDoom worm is actually a computer virus. Sober.d (w32.sober.d@mm, also known as Roca.a) is the fourth member of the Sober mass-mailing virus family written in Visual Basic.

• MiMail.c prevention and cure

  The latest e-mail worm disguises itself as a ZIP file of steamy photos from the beach. MiMail.c (w32.mimail.c@mm) is the third variant of the MiMail virus family, and so far the fastest spreading.

• Netsky.p: Prevention and cure

  Here's how to Control the latest variation of the Netsky worm.

• Bagle.a prevention and cure

  Bagle (Bagle.a@mm) looks like yet another worm designed by spammers, much like Sobig and MiMail. Here's how to toast it.

• Mimail.j prevention and cure

  help/how to How to recognise and remove the latest Mimail variant, which will try to steal credit card details.

Reviews (139)

• Norton Internet Security 2010

  Norton Internet Security 2010 builds on the immense progress it made in last year's version, maintaining a low system profile while strengthening its security framework. It's not perfect, but even Symantec's detractors should check it out.

• BitDefender Antivirus 10

  BitDefender Antivirus 10 is a solid antivirus and antispyware solution, offering two-year subscriptions for the price of one elsewhere; however, it could be faster, offer built-in help, and uninstall better.

• F-Secure Internet Security 2006

  F-Secure Internet Security 2006 provides reliable protection against viruses, spam and other online menaces. Although its spyware defence needs work, F-Secure is a steadfast defender and a solid, affordable choice for newcomers.

• Security: No place for double standards

  A series of follies by antivirus provider Symantec could well lead customers deeper into a quagmire of confusion and panic, says Fran Foo.

• First Take: Norton AntiVirus 2004

  Norton AntiVirus 2004 now includes tools to combat nonvirus threats such as adware and spyware.

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